Brother’s Blood is quite simply a cracking album, and has become Chris Marling’s favourite of the year so far…
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Kevin Devine signs to Big Scary Monsters
Big Scary Monsters Records (home to Pulled Apart By Horses, Tubelord, Copy Haho and Tupolev Ghost) are all set to release Kevin Devine’s 5th studio album – and first in the UK – ‘Brother’s Blood’.
TLOBF Interview :: The Tupolev Ghost meet Wintermute
The reverse fixture of last week’s interview – this time the guys from The Tupolev Ghost interview Dan from Wintermute. Chaos ensues…
Shapes – The Pasture, The Oil EP
There are a fair few moments on ‘The Pasture, The Oil’ that suggest Shapes could be a musical gem which has yet to reveal its full lustre. A name to keep a beady eye on, no doubt.
TLOBF sponsors Big Scary Monsters tour with Tupolev Ghost / Wintermute
The Tupolev Ghost have escaped the Swine Flu and, to celebrate, they’re touring the UK again! Except this time, the tour is sponsored by US! And they’re excellently supported my Wintermute!
Wintermute – Robot Works
Lewis Denby’s thoughts on Wintermute’s debut album are reminiscent of his growing admiration for the band itself – a debut album with firey, adrenaline-fuled breaks that make it a thoroughly rewarding listen.
Shapes announce new EP and tour dates
Birmingham’s loudest three-piece, Shapes, head out on tour next month in support of their brand new EP, their first for Big Scary Monsters Records.
The Tupolev Ghost – The Tupolev Ghost
In a desperate bid to stay relevant, Tom Whyman will be reviewing everything in ‘Twitter’ format from now on. First up to benefit from this, The Tupolev Ghost, with their new self-titled mini-album…
Art Of Noise // Copy Haho
The first Art Of Noise mix of 2009 sees Copy Haho curate their own 10 track playlist. In doing so, they reveal a whole heap of influences that are hidden throughout their debut EP – from the epic gang rowdiness of Dexy’s Midnight Runners to the pop swagger of fIREHOSE.
Pet Sounds #2
Another installment of our column from the founder of cult indie label Big Scary Monsters. This month sees Kevin talk of one of his main passions in life. No, not whiskey. SWEDEN.
Big Scary News
One of our favourite independent labels Big Scary Monsters have been rather busy of late, so we thought we’d fill you in on all the latest bits and pieces.. Inside; news on Native, The Tupolev Ghost, Copy Haho and brand new BSM merchandise!
Copy Haho – Bred For Skills & Magic EP
As the old saying goes, “do something magical, or disappear.” Copy Haho might be ‘Bred For Skills & Magic’ but they would do well to heed that wisdom. Tom Whyman reviews.
